Nigerian Free-tailed Bat

Chaerephon nigeriae

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Species

Chaerephon nigeriae (Nigerian Free-tailed Bat)

Names in Other Languages

French Molosse du Nigéria

German Nigeria-Bulldoggfledermaus

Similar Species in Chaerephon

Ansorge's free-tailed bat

Chaerephon ansorgei

Least Concern

Black-and-red Free-tailed Bat

Chaerephon jobimena

Least Concern

Little Free-tailed Bat

Chaerephon pumilus

Least Concern

Lesser Northern Free-tailed Bat

Chaerephon johorensis

Vulnerable

Chapin's Free-tailed Bat

Chaerephon chapini

Least Concern

Duke of Abruzzi's Free-tailed Bat

Chaerephon aloysiisabaudiae

Least Concern

Gallagher's Free-tailed Bat

Chaerephon gallagheri

Data Deficient

Lappet-eared Free-tailed Bat

Chaerephon major

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nigerian Free-tailed Bat?

The scientific name of Nigerian Free-tailed Bat is Chaerephon nigeriae. It belongs to the genus Chaerephon.

What is the conservation status of Nigerian Free-tailed Bat?

Nigerian Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon nigeriae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Nigerian Free-tailed Bat belong to?

Nigerian Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon nigeriae) belongs to the genus Chaerephon, which is part of the taxonomic family Molossidae.

Is Nigerian Free-tailed Bat endangered?

No, Nigerian Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon nigeriae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Nigerian Free-tailed Bat belong to?

Nigerian Free-tailed Bat (Chaerephon nigeriae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Nigerian Free-tailed Bat?

The closest relatives of Nigerian Free-tailed Bat in the genus Chaerephon include Ansorge's free-tailed bat, Black-and-red Free-tailed Bat, Little Free-tailed Bat, Lesser Northern Free-tailed Bat, Chapin's Free-tailed Bat.